How far is Athens, AL from Pike Road, AL?
The driving distance from Athens, AL to Pike Road, AL is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athens and Pike Road.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athens and Pike Road.
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Start on Jefferson Street South
1.4 km · 2 min · Jefferson Street South
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Turn left onto US Highway 72 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 72 West
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Take the exit right toward I-65 South: Birmingham
1118 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
84.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 22 West, US 31: Memphis, Fultondale
2715 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 22 West: Memphis
2666 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Montgomery
1940 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-85 North: Atlanta
120 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 85 North: Atlanta
1040 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 271: Auburn University Montgomery
954 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Taylor Road
2889 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road
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Turn left onto Halcyon Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Halcyon Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Vaughn Road
731 ft · 19 sec · Vaughn Road
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Turn right onto Ray Thorington Road
4.4 mi · 7 min · Ray Thorington Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Pike Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Old Pike Road
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Turn right onto Flinn Road
41 m · 6 sec · Flinn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Flinn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athens and Pike Road.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Montgomery
Merge slight left
93.2 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Athens and Sunny near Pike Road.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athens to Pike Road?
The road trip is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hoover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Athens and 99.6 miles from Pike Road.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.34 one way or $56.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Athens and Sunny near Pike Road.
Stop Ideas Near Hoover
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hoover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athens and Pike Road. Straight-line distance: 181.04 mi (291.35 km).
#1 Athens
County seat of Limestone County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 28,643 |
| Coordinates | 34.8024300, -86.9721900 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pike Road
Town
| Population | 10,552 |
| Coordinates | 32.2843100, -86.1030200 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pike Road (-86.10302, 32.28431)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.03 | $28.34 | $56.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.49 | $31.64 | $63.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.51 | $69.02 |
| Diesel | $6.16 | $43.36 | $86.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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